Conference Calls - AT&T PARTNER Installation And Use Manual

Conference Calls

Description
This section explains how to set up conference calls. A conference call
connects up to three parties (including the conference originator) in a single
call. Users can connect both outside and inside parties in a conference call,
but the call cannot include more than two outside parties.
Related Features
During the conference call, any inside party can exit the call at any time
simply by hanging up. However, if an outside party hangs up during a
conference call, the callers that remain in the conference may hear a dial
tone. Use Conference Drop to remove the last-added party from a
conference call.
Users can use System Speed Dialing or Auto Dialing to add parties to the
conference.
If the conference originator puts the call on Hold, other parties can continue
to talk. Other inside parties cannot put the call on Hold.
If you are using the system behind a PBX or Centrex system, the PBX or
Centrex system may include a conference calling feature that lets you
connect multiple callers on a single PBX or Centrex line. The number of
callers you can connect depends on your PBX or Centrex system. For more
information on such features, see the documentation for your PBX or Centrex
system. (When your Centrex or PBX documentation tells you to use a
switchhook flash, use the Recall feature instead.)
Considerations
Do not add a busy or ringing outside call to a conference; if you do, all
callers hear the busy or ringing signal. If you hear a busy signal or the party
does not answer, reconnect with the held party by pressing the line button.
Users cannot join a conference call; the originator must add each party to
the conference.
Conference calls cannot be transferred.
When the originator hangs up, the conference is disconnected.
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